John Burns—a War Time Memory
One of the most interesting of the personalities whom it was my privilege to meet in England, during the war period was the late John Burns, veteran…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1928
1,073 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 12 of 54
Hinkler Warns Against Foreigners "Next War in Air."
In a speech at the Royal Automobile Club Bert Hinkler said Australia must be careful not to allow too many foreigners to fly over the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anti-war. Treaty Between Great Powers. United States' Attitude, New York,' March 15
Addressing the council on Foreign Relations on Thursday. Mr. Kellogg, Secretary of State, placed the United States…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers Help Baths
A cheque for £15/18/3, representing half nett proceeds of Soldiers' Club's Anniversary Day sports, was handed to the hon. general treasurer of the White…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Revolver Fight Underworld Vendetta. Two Men Wounded
In a desperate fight with revolvers, almost within sight of hundreds of people passing through the Sydney underground railway station, two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hinkler at Canberra. Granted War Gratuity
After a visit to the Cotter Dam and the Stromlo Observatory, yesterday, Mr. Hinkler was entertained by members of the Returned Sailors…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Chicago Gunmen. Man Fatally Wounded. Prayers To Purge City of Corruption. MONTREAL, March 8
A Chicago message states that, despite the fact that 100,000 citizens gathered last night at special church services, dedicated to praying…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →War Medals. Over Seventy Thousand Still Unclaimed
More than 73,000 war service medals still, await claimant at the base records office at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, although it is more than…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Peace and War. Troops in the Rhineland. London, March 10
"How can we contemplate the good work which those who fell only began?" asked Sir lan Hamilton in unveling a war memorial at Hackney…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Armistice. Lord Rawlinson's War Journal. Fourth Army's Work. London; March 9
The concluding portion of the, late Lord Rawlinson's war journal, published in the "Daily Telegraph," details the attack upon Selle on…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Soldier's Identity. League Receives Numerous Inquiries, Sydney Thursday
Hundred of inquiries from New South wales and other States continue to pour in the Returned Soldiers' League for information about…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bronze Soldier. controversy over helmet strap. SYDNEY
Recently, Sir Bertram Mackennal, who designed the Sydney Cenotaph, wrote to the Returned Soldiers' League, asking for advice regarding…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Gratuity for Hinkler
Bert Hinkler was entertained by members of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Association at luncheon at the Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra, on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Outlawing War. Letter to President Coolidge. Washington, March 19
President Coolidge has been strongly urged to leave no stone unturned to bring to furition ciforts now under way to outlaw war by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Records; Alleged Falsification. Startling Statement' In' Libel Action. Vancouver, March. 19
A Cobourg message states that startling statements were made during an argument as to security for costs in General Currie's libel action…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Annual Celebrations Soldiers Re-union
On Saturday night last the annual re-union of A. I. F. members was held at the Globe Cafe. Mr. Frank Robinson, President of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Memorial. to Costs £250,000
In moving, at yesterday's session of the House of Representatives, that the Australian war memorial plans be referred to the works committee,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Amalgamation Mechanics' Institute and Returned Soldiers' Club Agreement As to Proposals
"In consideration for certain alterations in the rules of the Mechanics' Institute, and certain conditions being entered into with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Memorial. a Temple in the Rook of Victory
More and more of late years the town of Nice, whose War Memorial has been unveiled by Marshal Foch, has tended to spread westwards, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Conscription of Wealth. in the Event Op War, Canadian Motion. Ottawa. March 23
The Government is opposed to a resolution introduced by Mr. William Irvine. proposing the conscription of wealth in the event of (a[?]da…
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